carry on

Example Sentences

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Soon after the carry-on incident, Scott saw an advert for an experimental gene therapy from a biotech startup called Minicircle and quickly signed up.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

When booking a flight, Ewen says to look not just at ticket prices but at the all-in cost of the flight, including a carry-on or checked bag.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

To avoid a bill for carry-on luggage, Laura Anne is "really ruthless" with her packing.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“I don’t know if anyone’s still hungry, but I have like three-quarters of a box of Chips Ahoy! still sitting in my carry-on bag. Just putting that out there.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli